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December 26, 2024
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Angola Leader Pardons 51 Including Dos Santos’ Son, TikToker

Angola Leader Pardons 51 Including Dos Santos’ Son, TikToker

(Bloomberg) — Angolan President Joao Lourenco pardoned 51 prisoners, including the son of his predecessor who was convicted to five years in jail for his alleged role in siphoning $500 million from the country.  Jose Filomeno dos Santos, also known as Zenu, is a former head of Angola’s sovereign wealth fund and the first member […]

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December 26, 2024
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China Ousts Two Military Lawmakers as Xi’s Defense Purge Widens

Angola Leader Pardons 51 Including Dos Santos’ Son, TikToker

China abruptly ousted two military lawmakers from its national parliament without explanation, as a purge of key personnel in the upper echelons of the nation’s defense establishment shows no sign of easing.  The country’s top legislative body revoked the membership of You Haitao and Li Pengcheng during a Wednesday meeting, according to a report from […]